CHARGED WITH "MINGO JACK'S" MURDER.

EATONTOWN, N.J., April 1.--Edward H. Johnson, one of the leading butchers of this village, was arrested this morning on a charge of murder in the "Mingo Jack" case, and has been taken to Freehold, the county seat, and locked up in the county jail. Great indignation is expressed at this action, and the excitement runs high. It is not believed that Johnson knows anything about the murder. Other arrests are expected this afternoon or to-morrow.View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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